Solution Architect - PLM

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Solution Architect - PLM

Posting Start Date: 6/24/26

Job Location (Short): Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60631 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, 53204-2941

Requisition ID: 34413

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

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Job Overview

The Lead Teamcenter X Solution Architect is responsible for designing, configuring, integrating, and optimizing Siemens Teamcenter X solutions across engineering and adjacent business functions. This role serves as the senior technical expert for Teamcenter X, translating business requirements into scalable process and system solutions that support enterprise product lifecycle management objectives.

The role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and IT teams to define solution architecture, integration strategies, and process improvements aligned with enterprise objectives. This position provides deep technical leadership in Teamcenter X architecture, data models, workflows, integrations, and platform capabilities while guiding implementation partners and development teams through solution delivery.

This is a highly collaborative individual contributor role focused on technical solution design, business process enablement, and enterprise PLM strategy execution.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical architect and subject matter expert for Siemens Teamcenter X.
• Translate business requirements into scalable Teamcenter X process, data, workflow, and integration solutions.
• Define end-to-end Teamcenter X solution architecture, including integrations with SAP and other enterprise applications.
• Configure and optimize Teamcenter X capabilities to support engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and product data management processes.
• Lead technical discovery sessions, solution workshops, and architecture reviews with business and IT stakeholders.
• Evaluate Teamcenter X platform capabilities, identify gaps, and recommend scalable solution approaches aligned with enterprise standards.
• Develop functional and technical specifications, architecture diagrams, data models, and implementation guidance.
• Partner with implementation vendors and development teams to ensure solutions are delivered according to architectural standards and business objectives.
• Conduct technical feasibility assessments, proof-of-concept activities, and solution prototyping.
• Ensure Teamcenter X solutions align with security, governance, scalability, performance, and lifecycle management standards.
• Identify opportunities for process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across the PLM ecosystem.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and guidance for complex Teamcenter X and integration issues.
• Stay current with Siemens Teamcenter X product roadmaps, cloud capabilities, industry trends, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience designing, implementing, integrating, and supporting Siemens Teamcenter solutions, including Teamcenter X.
• Deep expertise in Teamcenter architecture, data models, workflows, BOM management, change management, and enterprise integrations.
• Strong understanding of engineering and manufacturing business processes within complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience integrating Teamcenter X with SAP and related enterprise applications.
• Hands-on experience with Teamcenter configuration, customization, APIs, integrations, and cloud deployment methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Teamcenter X SaaS architecture, upgrade strategy, and cloud operating model preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to rapidly translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Experience facilitating solution workshops and collaborating with cross-functional business and technical stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed global environment.
• Experience working with Siemens implementation partners and external system integrators preferred.

Hiring Range

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $140,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company's founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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